Home truths: renters' stories from the Australian housing crisis.

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Story Category: Evictions

Goodbye to Our First Family Home

After eight years in our rental, the owners decided to sell, and we had to move. It was the only home our children remembered – where they took their first steps, celebrated birthdays…

Is this even legal?

We were told our lease was ending and not being renewed. The next day the property was listed for sale. We asked to leave earlier as there were open…

Living Through I was renting a

I was renting a nice 1 BR home for $285 pw in regional QLD, until the owner sold. The new owner said I can stay but wanted market rate, and forced me to move…

Evicted based off a lie

We were given a termination notice as the owner stated they were moving back into the property. Through a friend who was also looking for a rental in the area…

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These aren't just assets, they're our homes.

In rental properties across Australia, real people are experiencing life's biggest moments — birthdays, breakups, new jobs, lockdowns, first kisses, last goodbyes.

When politicians talk about housing, they can't cut renters out of the conversation. 1 in 3 of us rent: this is what the housing crisis looks like for us.

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